Within minutes of the tragic shooting in Arizona the political rhetoric and vitriol started flying. It makes you wonder what these people’s mothers taught them. I’m speaking of the media and political ideologues.

I came across this Twitter conversation which is truly interesting. Caitie Parker apparently attended school with Jared Loughner, the accused gunman in Saturday’s attack against Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and was asked a few questions by some folks on Twitter. The conversation reveals some interesting insights. First, her impression of Loughner indicates he was a “left wing . . . liberal” and one of her questioners was surprised because the media made it seem like he was under the influence of the Tea Party. Read on for yourself.

1/8/11 2:28 PM @caitieparker thanks for speaking out about ur experience. so odd u knew him as liberal; reports now that he’s neo-Nazi Teaparty guy

We have no idea what motivated Jared Loughner, but what you see here is the result of the media jumping to conclusions. His personal acquaintances label him “left wing” and the media labels him “right wing.” It just goes to show, you can’t believe everything you read.